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    Dockton Marina was lively upon re-opening after Phase 1 of King County’s construction was finally completed in June 2022. (Tom Hughes Photo)
    News Briefs | Oct. 9 edition
    October 9, 2025 12:29 pm

    Dockton Marina closure extended, Ferries ask for feedback, Island Center Forest deer hunt, and shellfishing closures.

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    Vashon High School’s student section — known usually as “The Green Tide,” turned pink on homecoming.
    Celebrating a ‘pink out’ Pirate homecoming
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • October 8, 2025 4:24 pm

    Packed stands cheered on the school’s football team in a hard-fought underdog battle against the Bellevue Christian Vikings.

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    Find a wealth of activities and support services at Vashon Senior Center. (Courtesy Photo)
    Happenings | Oct. 9 edition
    October 8, 2025 4:03 pm

    Meetings, events, classes and more coming up on Vashon

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    Islanders of all ages showed up in droves to enjoy VIFR’s annual open house and CiderFest.
(Left to right: Wade Yip, Abby Antonelis and Jim Diers Photos)
    Scene & Heard: Family fun on a sunny...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • October 8, 2025 2:09 pm

    There was something for everyone at the fire station’s open house and CiderFest

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    Beachcomber picks up prestigious prizes in state contest
    By Beachcomber Staff • October 8, 2025 10:00 am

    The Beachcomber’s staff and contributors won 27 awards in categories spanning community service, news, editorial, sports writing, arts coverage, photography, advertising and special sections.

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    A passenger on the Triangle route watches as another ferry passes on the way between Vashon Island and West Seattle. (Alex Bruell Photo)
    Ferry fares rise as electrification plans move forward
    By Aspen Anderson • October 8, 2025 12:30 pm

    The increase funds new hybrid vessels while Vashon faces reduced service

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Maps of deer hunt area in Island Center Forest Oct. 11-31
    News Briefs | Oct. 2 edition
    October 3, 2025 2:58 pm

    Island Center Forest restrictions for deer season, superintenent search, shellfishing closesure and other news briefs about Vashon Island.

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    Clayton Olney Photo
Volunteers practice stabilizing a patient at the Medical Reserve Corp’s field treatment site at Sunrise Ridge. Left fo right: Paul McGowan (in background), Chris McGrath, Will Dacus, Sarah Day (in background), Jim Hunziker, Megan Yeager, and Lisa Crosby on the gurney.
    Disaster drills, vaccine clinics and fire station open...
    October 2, 2025 12:30 pm

    Read the latest report from VashonBePrepared

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    Happenings | Oct. 2 edition
    Happenings | Oct. 2 edition
    October 2, 2025 12:08 pm

    Find out about upcoming meetings, events and more.

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    Members and volunteers at the Old Friends Club mixed and mingled at the program’s launch on Sept. 17. (Elizabeth Shepherd Photo)
    Scene Heard: Making new friends at Old Friends...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • October 1, 2025 5:17 pm

    Last month, Vashon Care Network joyously celebrated the launch of its Old Friends Club — a once a week daytime program for adults with dementia and cognitive decline.

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    Vashon Youth & Family Services faces significant budget cuts, but says it remains committed to providing care for all who need it. (Mari Kanagy Photo)
    Vashon health systems brace for federal cuts
    October 1, 2025 4:42 pm

    Next year’s rollbacks to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act programs could leave thousands without coverage. On Vashon, clinics and nonprofits are preparing for the impact.

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    Mobile Integrated Health, on the road on Vashon. (VIFR Photo)
    Health Care District and Vashon Island Fire &...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • October 1, 2025 4:12 pm

    A still-to-be-finalized agreement between the two taxing districts would significantly support the operations of the fire district’s Mobile Integrated Health program.

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    Char Phillips stands with Soda, the 30th dog she’s raised for the Vashon Guide Dog Program, outside Vashon High School. (Aspen Anderson Photo)
    Guide Dog for the Blind program marks 25...
    By Aspen Anderson • October 1, 2025 3:09 pm

    The program has been a formative experience for countless island students.

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